Physiology

Physiology

History

Established in the Year: 1853
  • 1853 – Department of Physiology was established in Madras Medical College.
  • 1889 – The chair of Physiology at Madras Medical College was adorned by Prof. Charles Donovan, the discoverer of the parasite Leishmania donovani.
  • 1905 – Discovery of the parasite Donovan bodies, the etiological agent of visceral Leishmaniasis. To honor him, the parasite was named Leishmania donovani.
  • 1962 – Professor Dr. N. Padmanabhan, first recipient of Ph.D. in Physiology, was instrumental in upgrading the department to the Institute of Physiology. He was the mentor to eminent clinicians like Dr. A. L. Mudaliar.
  • 1971 – M.Sc. Physiology postgraduate degree was upgraded to M.D. Physiology. The first batch of postgraduates were Dr. Namashivayam and Dr. Subashini.
  • 1988 – Affiliated to the Dr. MGR Medical University, having previously been under Madras University.
  • 2011 – The number of postgraduate seats was increased from 4 to 5.
  • Professor Viswanathan Rao, recipient of the Best Teacher Award, was from this Institute.
  • 2013 – Publication of the Textbook of Physiology for Undergraduates by the present Director In-charge, Professor Dr. P. Sathya.
  • The faculty of the Institute actively contributes to the field of medicine through research and publishing in national and international journals.
Successive Directors of the Institute
S.No Period Name
11971–77Dr. N. Padmanaban, MD
21977–78Dr. Tmt. S. Parvathi, MD
31978–84Dr. Tmt. K. Krishnaswami, MD
41984–88Dr. G. Krishnamurthi, MD
51988–89Dr. Tmt. B. S. Gajalakshmi, MD
61989–91Dr. V. S. Amanullah Baig, MD
71992–96Dr. Vimala Jepegnanam, MD
81997Dr. Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan, MD
91998–2001Dr. K. P. Vijayalakshmi, MD
102001–2004Dr. M. Pravin Kumar, MD
112005Dr. Shyamala Thirumeni, MD
122006–07Dr. Mythili Bhaskaran, MD
132007–16Dr. K. Padma, MD
142016Dr. K. Balasubramaniam
152016–2018Dr. A. Shakeela Banu
162018Dr. C. Hemachandrika
172019–2022Dr. C. Tirupathi
182023–2025Dr. P. Sathya
CHARLES DONOVAN
Charles Donovan
  • Professor and Physician at Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Madras. He adorned the chair of the Physiology Department, Madras Medical College.
Dr. N. Padmanabhan
  • Professor Dr. N. Padmanabhan, first recipient of Ph.D in Physiology. He was instrumental in upgrading the department to the Institute of Physiology.

Faculty & Residents

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Dr.P.Sathya

Director& prof

Relentlessly promoting medical education, moral ethics and skills among the Indian medical graduates, mentoring them with passion to be dedicated, expertise doctors to serve the society.

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Dr.Ratna Manjushree Jayaraman

Professor

Having rendered 28 yrs of service in all three directorates of Tamil Nadu Medical department, I am happy to be a teacher, guide and mentor for many of my medical students. Neurophysiology and cardiovascular physiology are my field of interest and most challenging period during my service was when I was posted as vice principal at Kilpauk Medical College. Happiest moments were when I received district Collectors award twice for the meritorious service rendered.

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Dr.R.Bhuvaneswari

Assistant Professor

On a mission in nurturing knowledge in the young aspirants of the medical fraternity and a vision to inculcate disciplined, ethical values in the Indian Medical Graduate, a boon to the society.

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Dr.V.Sumathi

Assistant Professor

Imbibing knowledge, skill and ethics among the young medical aspirants to garner disciplined intellectual Indian Medical Graduates so as to heal the sick.

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Dr.I.J.V Pradeep Vaiz

Assistant Professor

Aspiring to be a lifelong learner and an effective communicator by facilitating young Indian medical graduates.

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Dr.R.Malar

Assistant Professor

Passionate teacher with aim to inspire curiosity in learning and inculcate clinical skills among young Indian Medical Graduate in order for them to excel.

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Dr.S.Ezhilarasi

Senior Resident

Inspiring hope, igniting imagination, instilling love for continuous learning in search of knowledge and skill to bring out committed, compassionate, resilient doctors.

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Dr.J.Anitha Ponmalar

Senior Resident

Avid teacher, good academician and ethical clinician with intent to enrich students with applied clinical knowledge. Interested in research that contributes to betterment of society.

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Dr.D.Indumathi

Senior Resident

Committed to continuous learning and stay updated of the latest medical advancements. Imbibing knowledge, skill and ethics among the young medical aspirants. Play a role to enhance students' knowledge and contribute to the healthcare of the community.

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Dr.K.Aanandha Subramaniam

Senior Resident

On a mission in imbibing knowledge, skills and Ethics in the young medical fraternity

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Dr.B.M.Priya

Tutor

Enthusiastic teacher committed towards mastering the supreme art of teaching to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge. Instilling Ethical practice in students.

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Dr.U.Rathnakumari

Senior Resident

Dedicated to fostering scientific inquiry among medical students. Passionate about integrating clinical relevance to medical education.

S.No Name of the Residents joined in the year 2022 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2023 Name of the Residents joined in the year 2024
1 Dr.C.M.Harika Dr.S.Sam Jeshuran Dr. Mahendravarman
2 Dr.Vijay Manovee Dr.V.Lava Kumar Dr. Catherine Monica
3 Dr.S.Subha Dr.C.Aruna Devi Dr.Hageera begam
4 Dr.M.Vasanth Dr.Yuvapriya Vijayan Dr.Parkavi
5 Dr.K.Selvaranjani Dr.S.Noorul Sumaiya Dr.Aruna

Facility & Clinical Care

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • DENTAL HYGEINIST
  • BPT
  • B PHARM
  • Bsc NURSING
  • Bsc CLINICAL NUTRITION
  • Bsc AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (BASLP)
  • Bsc RADIOLOGY & IMAGING TECHNOLOGY (RIT)
  • Bsc RADIOTHERAPY TECHNOLOGY (RTT)
  • Bsc CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY
  • Bsc CARDIOPULMONARY PERFUSION CARE TECHNOLOGY (CPPT)
  • Bsc OPTOMETRY
  • Bsc RESPIRATORY THERAPY
  • Bsc NEUROELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (NEP)
  • Bsc CARDIAC TECHNOLOGY
  • Diploma in RADIOTHERAPY TECHNOLOGY (DRTT)
  • Diploma in RADIODIAGNOSIS TECHNOLOGY (DRDT)
  • Diploma in MEDICAL RECORDS SERVICES (DMRS)
  • CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ANAESTHESIA
  • CERTIFICATE COURSE IN NUTRITION
POSTGRADUATE COURSES
  • MDS
  • MD PHYSIOLOGY
  • The Physiology Department has a fully equipped clinical laboratory and a Mammalian lab for clinical examination, an Amphibian lab, and a Hematology lab for hematology experiments
  • We have four demonstration halls for teaching and seminars with audio-visual arrangements
  • We have a fully equipped Research laboratory with equipment like Spirometer, Mossos ergograph, ECG, EMG, EEG, Auditory and Visual evoked potential recorder for UG & PG research activity.
Equipments
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Academic Forum

S.NO Date CME / CONFERENCE University / TNMSC Credits Points / both if present State or National level or institute level
1 17/9/22 SHESMU-‘22 10 STATE
2 20/7/24 CORONARY QUEST 2024 10 STATE
S.NO Date NAME WORKSHOP / TRAINING with Title University / TNMSC Credits / both if present State or National level or institute level
1 22/2/23 TO 24/2/23 Dr.C.M.HARIKA RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
2 29/3/23 TO 31/3/23 Dr.VIJAY MANOVEE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
3 8/3/23 to 10/3/23 Dr.S.SUBHA RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
4 10/5/23 TO 12/5/23 Dr.M.VASANTH RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
5 9/3/23 TO 10/3/23 Dr.C.M.HARIKA AETCOM TRAINING(BCW) INSTITUTE LEVEL
6 20/2/23 TO 21/2/23 Dr.VIJAY MANOVEE AETCOM TRAINING(BCW) INSTITUTE LEVEL
7 20/2/23 TO 21/2/23 Dr.M.VASANTH RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS INSTITUTE LEVEL
8 20/2/24 TO 22/2/24 Dr.K.SELVARANJINI RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
9 27/2/24 TO 29/2/24 Dr.SAM JESHURAN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
10 13/2/24 TO 15/2/24 Dr.YUVAPRIYA VIJAYAN RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
11 27/2/24 TO 29/2/24 Dr.NOORUL SUMAIYA.S RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOSTATISTICS BOTH STATE LEVEL
12 21/3/24 TO 23/3/24 Dr.K.SELVARANJINI CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN PHYSIOLOGY-2024, JIPMER,PUDUCHERRY INSTITUTE LEVEL
13 21/3/24 TO 23/3/24 Dr.SAM JESHURAN CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN PHYSIOLOGY-2024, JIPMER,PUDUCHERRY INSTITUTE LEVEL
14 21/3/24 TO 23/3/24 Dr.YUVAPRIYA VIJAYAN CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN PHYSIOLOGY-2024, JIPMER,PUDUCHERRY INSTITUTE LEVEL
15 21/3/24 TO 23/3/24 Dr.NOORUL SUMAIYA.S CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN PHYSIOLOGY-2024, JIPMER,PUDUCHERRY INSTITUTE LEVEL
16 21/3/24 TO 23/3/24 Dr.C.ARUNADEVI CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN PHYSIOLOGY-2024, JIPMER,PUDUCHERRY INSTITUTE LEVEL
17 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.K.SELVARANJINI CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
18 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.SAM JESHURAN CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
19 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.YUVAPRIYA VIJAYAN CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
20 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.NOORUL SUMAIYA.S CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
21 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.C.ARUNADEVI CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
22 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.S.SUBHA CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
23 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.M.VASANTH CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
24 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.C.M.HARIKA CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
25 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.S.HEMAMALINI CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
26 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.K.NIVEDITHA CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
27 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.S.ANAND CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
28 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.S.KIRUTHIKA CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
29 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.LEENA PRIYA MAYAN CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
30 1/7/24 TO 3/7/24 Dr.V.LAVAKUMAR CBME SENSITIZATION PROGRAMME,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
31 19/3/24 Dr.C.ARUNADEVI BASICS IN RESEARCH METHADOLOGY,MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE INSTITUTE LEVEL
32 26/9/24 Dr.S.HRMAMALINI GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU. STATE LEVEL
33 26/9/24 Dr.S.ANAND GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
34 26/9/24 Dr.S.KIRUTHIKA GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
35 26/9/24 Dr.K.NIVEDITHA GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
36 26/9/24 Dr.K.VIJAY MANOVEE GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
37 26/9/24 Dr.M.VASANTH GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
38 26/9/24 Dr.C.M.HARIKA GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
39 26/9/24 Dr.K.SELVARANJANI GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
40 26/9/24 Dr.S.SAM JESHURAN GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
41 26/9/24 Dr.YUVAPRIYA GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
42 26/9/24 Dr.C.ARUNADEVI GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL
43 26/9/24 Dr.S.SUMAIYA GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE,KARPAGA VINAYAGA MEDICAL COLLEGE,CHENGALPATTU STATE LEVEL

The Institute of Physiology and Experimental Medicine fosters a spirit of healthy academic competition and collaborative learning through its regular intradepartmental and intercollege quizzes. These events are designed to reinforce core concepts, encourage teamwork, and stimulate critical thinking among students.

As part of our academic calendar, the department conducts ZEST- Physiology quiz for undergraduate students and state level preparatory quiz for postgraduates every year.

SHESMU -22  CME on “An update on Hematopoietic Stem Cell” and state level Postgraduate quiz competition on Haematology conducted at our institute.

Scientific Forum

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Awards & Achievements

S.NO Date/Month & Year Name of the Awards & achievements received Name of the awardee with designation District level / State level / National level Images
1 26/01/2021 COVID-Best Doctor Award ASSIST PROFESSOR 1.Dr.I.J.V Pradeep Vaiz.T 2. Dr.D.Indumathi 3.Dr.S.Thenmozhi District No Image
2 26/01/2021 Best Doctor Award for contribution to Covid Plasma Bank and ICMR – WHO clinical Trial Dr. S. Anbuselvi District No Image
3 01/06/2021 COVID Warrior ASSIST PROFESSOR Dr.S.Anbuselvi District No Image
4 04/09/2021 Won first prize in Poster competition in National conference on Transgender Physiology POSTGRADUATES Dr. V. Priyadaharshini National No Image
5 04/09/2021 Certificate of participation in Poster competition in National conference on Transgender Physiology POSTGRADUATES Dr.S.Renuka National No Image
6 07/10/2021 1. Won Fourth Prize in National level PG Seminar competition – LA PHYSIQUE 21 2. Certificate of participation in National level PG Seminar competition – LA PHYSIQUE 21 POSTGRADRUATE: Dr. K.Vanathy Dr.S.Renuka National No Image
7 26/01/2022 1. Best Doctor Award for Contribution to NIRF 2. Young scientist award at European advanced materials congress, Sweden. 3. DBT-UMMID fellowship in Genetics at ICMR-NIIH, Mumbai. 4. As guide in ICMR -STS-2020 two projects. 5. Best doctor award for work in NIRF 2022 . 6. Best doctor award - COVID -19 pandemic (2022) Assist Prof Dr. S.Anbuselvi MD National No Image
8 26/01/2022 1. Certificate of participation in Oral paper presentation in national conference -APTCARECON-2022 2. Certificate of participation in State level pedagogy competition NEUROTRONICS -2022 POSTGRADUATES Dr.S.Renuka State No Image
9 26/01/2022 1. 1st prize in national conference for oral paper presentation -APTCARECON-2022 2. Medal for Distinguished performer in State level pedagogy competition -NEUROTRONICS -2022 Dr.N.Shalini National No Image
10 26/01/2022 1. 1st prize in Curriculum enrichment program for post graduates-PREPARE 2022 2. 1st prize in State level pedagogy competition -NEUROTRONICS -2022 Dr.M.Yazhini National No Image
11 26/01/2022 Certificate of participation in Oral paper presentation in national conference -APTCARECON-2022 Dr. K. Sakthi Saranya National No Image
12 26/01/2022 Certificate of participation in State level pedagogy competition Dr.S.Hemamalini State No Image
13 26/01/2022 Medal for Distinguished performer in State level pedagogy competition -NEUROTRONICS -2022 Dr.K.Niveditha State No Image
14 26/01/2022 Medal for Distinguished performer in State level pedagogy competition -NEUROTRONICS -2022 Dr.S.Anand State No Image
15 26/01/2022 2 nd prize in State level pedagogy competition -NEUROTRONICS -2022 Dr.S.Kiruthika State No Image
16 26/01/2022 Certificate of participation in State level pedagogy competition -NEUROTRONICS -2022 Dr.Leena Priya Mayan State No Image
17 26/01/2022 1st Chess CMC, Vellore Honnesh UG District No Image
18 26/01/2022 1st Histo Art (An-Art-omy) MES Medical College Anika UG District No Image
19 26/01/2022 5th Biochemistry quiz Stanley medical college S. Tamizh Prakash UG District No Image
20 26/01/2022 1. 1st place APTCON respiratory Quiz 2. 3rd Place- Anatomy Quiz- Intellectuva, Madurai Medical College 3. 3rd PlaceCognoscere- Stanley medical College 4. 3rd Place— Kilpauk Medrenergix Junior Quiz Keerthana.P UG District No Image
21 26/01/2022 1. Chemfest dance competition - 2nd place 2. Pegasus western dance competition - 2nd place 3. Panacea dance competition-1st place 4. Aura dance competition- 2nd place Divyesh SK UG District No Image
22 26/01/2022 1. Aptcon physio quiz - 1st place 2. Anat quiz, mdmc - 3rd place 3. Murder mystery, Stanley Medical college - 3rd place Rithika Sowmi District No Image
23 26/01/2022 1. Sport-chess Chengalpattu medical college-1st prize 2. Karpaga vinayaga medical college -1st prize 3. SRM medical clg-1st prize Jipmer(rapid)-2nd prize 4. Jipmer(blitz)-2nd prize 5. CMC (rapid team)-1st prize 6. CMC (blitz)-2nd prize 7. Chettinad medical-1st prize Vignesh Kasi UG District No Image
24 26/01/2023 Best Doctor Award FACULTIES 1. Prof .Dr.P.Sathya 2. Assist Prof. Dr.D.Indumathi 3. Assist Prof. Dr.Syed Safina.SS District No Image
25 01/04/2023 Won second prize in National level Pedagogy competition – PREPARE 2023 Dr.K.Sakthi Saranya PG National No Image
26 23/08/2023 Best Doctor Award Dr. R.Bhuvaneswari District No Image
27 08/09/2023 MILIEU ’23- First Prize Dr. S. Kiruthika State No Image
28 13/08/2023 Conferred with Lieutenant rank under Ministry of Defense. Excellence awards – 7 Silver Medals- 2 Dr.S.Anbuselvi Mattuvar kuzhali National No Image
29 26/01/2024 Best Service Award Dr.I.J.V.Pradeep Vaiz,T District No Image
30 05/04/2024 VITA ELECTIO’24-First prize Dr.Vijay Manovee National No Image
31 05/04/2024 VITA ELECTIO’24-Second prize Dr.K.Niveditha National No Image
32 05/04/2024 VITA ELECTIO’24-Third prize Dr.S.Hemamalini National No Image
33 26/01/2024 Best Doctor Award- Collector Award Dr.S.Anbuselvi District No Image
34 26/01/2025 Appreciation Award from District collector Dr.P.Sathya.P District No Image
35 26/01/2025 Best Service Award Dr.Gowri V District No Image
36 13/06/2025 State level Pg Quiz Hormonal Hunt First Prize Dr. Haarika Dr. Subha State No Image
37 20/06/2025 Oral presentation – First Prize , GASTROFEST’25 Dr.C. Arunadevi State No Image

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Success Stories

At the Institute of Physiology and Experimental Medicine, Madras Medical College, an innovative and student-centric revision method known as Capsule Teaching is conducted for first-year MBBS students. This approach involves small-group sessions designed to reinforce core physiological concepts through focused discussions and interactive learning. In each system topics are systematically reviewed with clinical relevance. Experienced faculty guide students through important mechanisms, clarify concepts, and highlight frequently asked examination questions. These sessions not only strengthen foundational knowledge but also equip students with effective strategies for academic success, making Capsule Teaching a hallmark of our teaching excellence.

 

KNOWLEDGE NUGGETS

Fascinating facts in Physiology and Hunt for knowledge. It’s a continuous process , a question will be displayed in front of the Physiology lecture hall. Students should contribute their answers. If not answered , answers will be displayed at the end of that week.

 

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